THE STORY OF THE CYPRUS FLAG
A NEW FLAG FOR A NEW REPUBLIC A FLAG THAT TELLS ITS OWN STORY Cyprus is an island that has endured much turmoil and strife throughout the ages. One of…
WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE ANNAN PLAN?
A PLAN FULL OF HOLES FOR GREEK CYPRIOTS The Annan Plan, which was formulated between 2002 and 2004 by a team led by Kofi Annan, was put forward by the…
THE VENETIAN BRIDGES OF CYPRUS
THE ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL OF THE RENAISSANCE A TRADING EMPIRE AT ITS CORE The Republic of Venice, during the latter part of the 15th century, was a rapidly expanding trading empire,…
THE ROMA PEOPLE OF CYPRUS
THE ‘TSINGANI’ OF MANDIA & THE ‘GURUBETS’ A DISPERSED ETHNIC GROUP The term ‘Roma’ mainly encompasses various sub-groups of people across the world who share a distinct way of life.…
THE INFAMOUS GREEK GYRO
A CULTURAL & CULINARY MEDITERRANEAN ICON A DELICIOUS WRAP THE HUMBLE GYRO: Several culinary experts see the humble gyro as a testament to the rich culinary history of the Greek…
THE ABANDONED VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU
THE GHOST VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU ABANDONED TO ITS FATE With a five-thousand-year history, the village of Souskiou, in the Paphos district, is considered to be one of the largest abandoned…
A JEWISH EPISODE IN THE HISTORY OF CYPRUS
THE FORGOTTEN JEWS OF CYPRUS AN IRONIC STORY This ironic story of the forgotten Jews of Cyprus saw several Jewish refugees take to ships after the end of the Second…
THE STORY OF PLATE SMASHING
SO, WHY DO CYPRIOTS SMASH PLATES? A STRANGE BUT FUN CUSTOM The practice of smashing plates is used as an expression of joy at several celebrations in Cyprus. The tradition,…
THE FOUNDERS OF GREEK MUSIC
THE ORIGINS OF GREEK MUSIC It is agreed that the founders of Greek music are not just a specific set of individuals, but also a series of influential movements that…
THE CYPRUS CAT STORY
WHY ARE CYPRUS CATS SPECIAL? Cyprus cats are considered special. This is primarily due to the ancient history that surrounds them. Dating back over 9,500 years, archaeological evidence suggests that…